Упражнение 4. Ответьте на вопросы.
• Where is the UK situated?
• What countries is the UK made up of?
• What separates the British Isles from the European continent?
• What is the north of Scotland called?
• What is the highest mountain in Scotland?
• Why is theclimate of the British Isles mild?
• What’s the UK’s population?
• The UK is a highly developed industrial country. What does it produce and export?
• What is the most densely populated region in England?
• What is the main place of interest of Wiltshire?
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1. Where is the UK situated?
The United Kingdom is situated on the British Isles.
2. What countries is the UK made up of?
The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
3. What separates the British Isles from the European continent?
The British Isles are separated from the European continent by the North Sea and the English Channel.
4. What is the north of Scotland called?
The north of Scotland is called the Highlands.
5. What is the highest mountain in Scotland?
The highest mountain in Scotland is Ben Nevis.
6. Why is the climate of the British Isles mild?
It is mild because of the influence of the Atlantic Ocean and the warm waters of the Gulf Stream.
7. What’s the UK’s population?
Its population is over 58 million.
8. The UK is a highly developed industrial country. What does it produce and export?
It exports machinery, electronics, textile, aircraft and navigation equipment.
9. What is the most densely populated region in England?
The Southeast is the most densely populated region in England.
10. What is the main place of interest of Wiltshire?
Wiltshire is most famous for the great stone monument of Stonehenge.